Game Thread: Twins @ Phillies 4:05PM PT (6:05 CT) 4/05/2019

[Mike Sixel]

At least baldelli gets to practice intricate strategy.... So he's ready for the world series

[Don Walcott]

Marwin having a rough time out there.

[adorduan]

not a good game for Gonzales defensively.....

[ScrapTheNickname]

Phillies' announcer, "Traveling on the right fielder."

[Don Walcott]

Can hardly see the players out there. Let’s hit the showers.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

not a good game for Gonzales defensively.....

We’ve answered the question of whether he can “super-sub” over at first base

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

I feel like I'm watching my daughter's tee ball team play.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

The Twins need to mount a Shakespearean acting effort to convince the umps that it’s too slick to play.

[Don Walcott]

NL rules bailing us out again.

[Linus]

Castro is over rated as a defensive catcher. He’s so worried about framing that he has routine pass balls. Just catch the ball

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I have to say I expected the exact opposite outcome.

Are you at the game? How’s the rain?

 

I will interpret a no reply, as it’s raining too hard to pull out your smartphone and the game should be called

[ScrapTheNickname]

I don't even have to go to the bathroom. I'm just going to stand in there until Castro's plate appearance is over.

[Don Walcott]

I don't even have to go to the bathroom. I'm just going to stand in there until Castro's plate appearance is over.

You’re killing me!

[bighat]

Castro's awful.

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

You’re killing me!

You're welcome.

[Mike Sixel]

Two on, no out... Why is Castro batting?

[operation mindcrime]

Castro is over rated as a defensive catcher. He’s so worried about framing that he has routine pass balls. Just catch the ball

I'm glad his contract is up! It should've been a 2 year deal!

[Don Walcott]

Two on, no out... Why is Castro batting?

Framing. It’s all about the framing.

[bighat]

 

Two on, no out... Why is Castro batting?

 

When the Twins had a feeble offense Castro and his .215 batting average could hide in the 8 spot and nobody would notice. At this point though, he looks completely exposed as the worst hitter on the team by a large margin (pending a Buxton meltdown).

[operation mindcrime]

Two on, no out... Why is Castro batting?

Because veteran leadership?

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

When the Twins go back to 2 catchers, Castro should be the odd man out.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I’m also baffled by guys who won’t take a HBP when it’s offered them. Adrianza on that 2-1 pitch for example. Please wear it and load the bases. Ugh

[drock2190]

Twins blew that ending. Castro swung at 2-0 count and popped up. He shouldn't swing unless its an absolute meatball. Ehire could of took a ball off his elbow for a walk but decided to strike out.

[Mike Sixel]

I have no issue with Castro on the roster, I think people are too hard on him. But you pinch hit there.

[ashbury]

Are you at the game? How’s the rain?

 

I will interpret a no reply, as it’s raining too hard to pull out your smartphone and the game should be called

No, I am not at the game. I thought my son was going to be, tonight, but I was mistaken about his itinerary.

[Vanimal46]

It looks miserable at this game. There's zero chance I'm sitting in the stands right now.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

It looks miserable at this game. There's zero chance I'm sitting in the stands right now.

Yeah but if you’re a Philly fan, you’re sitting there like it’s no big deal, selling it to the umps, so they don’t call the game.

 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Game of inches, from surrendering a home run but just foul, to a strike out.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Now it’s not raining at all.

 

Umps missed their chance tonight!!

[operation mindcrime]

Woooooooooo!!!!